It’s that time of year when the thought of lakes and wilderness lifts your spirits after a brutally long winter. Opening up the cottage is an exciting time for families across the country. Sunny mornings on the patio, warm afternoons on the beach and cozy nights by the fireplace are the things that happiness is […]
Home improvement is an exciting challenge that can leave you with a glamorous kitchen, a more spacious bathroom or a practical back deck if done right. But one of the pitfalls of home renovations is all of the waste that is left behind. When you tear out rotting hardwood or replace outdated appliances with new […]
Household waste often goes beyond plastic bottles and tin cans. Waste can be classified as hazardous when it can do harm to people, animals and plants. That’s why it’s very important that we think about where these toxic materials end up once we discard them. Although we often assume hazardous wastes are only found on […]
When it comes to renovations, one of the biggest fears many homeowners have is whether they can fulfill their dreams — without breaking the bank. Bathroom and kitchen renos are some of the priciest, and once you see all the options available to you, it’s hard to resist the granite countertops, the marble floors and […]
